"The matter of military reform is a matter of great importance, and there must be no impatience or negligence. In this matter, as previously discussed, Guo Qing led the Privy Council and the Department of Guards to formulate a chapter and law first, and then steadily implement it after it was properly reviewed. This winter, I will go all out to do this! Liu Chengyou completely settled the matter in one sentence, which not only showed his cautious attitude, but also showed his resolute will.

The emperor's voice fell, and the group discussion stopped, so he had to get up and respond in unison: "Yes!" ”

After the military reform was agreed, the faces of the ministers were more or less condensed, especially Shang Hongqian and Guo Wei.

Liu Chengyou simply swept around, and seeing that the autumn wind seemed to be unable to disperse the anxiety in the hall, he took the initiative to change the topic and asked, "Xu Huai, what is the situation now?" ”

Facing Liu Chengyou's questioning, Shang Hongqian replied: "Before Your Majesty's expedition to the west, I told my ministers and others to be vigilant against the pseudo-Tang Dynasty, so I sent Fengguo to command Wang Yin and Wang Yansheng, the capital of the Holy Protector Army, to lead two thousand horse troops to patrol Huaishang in order to prepare for the police. ”

"After the Mid-Autumn Festival, the southern soldiers began to move, and the pseudo-Tang Dynasty sent Li Jinquan to Zhenhai Jiedu to recruit envoys from the north, and took Bian Hao as the deputy envoy to go out of Haosi, and led the army out of Chuzhou with the Shenwei Duyu Marquis Fuhui, wanting to seek my Xuzhou. However, after His Majesty returned to the teacher, there was no movement. ”

"The Military Intelligence Department sent news from Jinling, saying that the pseudo-Tang lord was afraid of the military might of our dynasty, and he was afraid and did not dare to act rashly, so he quit the army!" Guo Wei added on the side.

"The Southern Army is weak, you can know it!" Hearing this, the corners of Liu Chengyou's mouth flashed with a hint of sarcasm: "I heard that the pseudo-Tang lord Li Jing is good at writing articles, indulging in pleasure, allowing party disputes, in one room, it is still undecided, and he still wants to use things outside, but he really has no self-knowledge." ”

When Liu Chengyou said this, Feng Dao, Su Yuqi and other ministers immediately spoke in favor and sang praises to him. These people may be extremely jealous of the northern invaders, but they still have a great psychological advantage over those separatist forces in the south.

As soon as his thoughts turned, Liu Chengyou suddenly asked: "That Huang Fuhui was the one who led the military and civilians of Mizhou to move south to the puppet Tang Dynasty when the Central Plains were not recovered!" ”

"Your Majesty is well-informed, this is the person!" Feng Dao said complimentally.

Liu Chengyou knew this person, but before Liu Zhiyuan raised his army, he kept nagging about the situation in the world, descending to Shu in the west and Tang in the southeast...... After hearing and seeing, I also remembered Huang Fuhui.

"Your Majesty, since the founding of the Han Dynasty, the puppet Tang Dynasty has been hostile to our dynasty, and has been watching Huainan from time to time, ready to move, in a vain attempt to seize Huaibei and enter the Central Plains. This time, the ministers and other ministers of the council, Tang Thief, went north, gathered heavy troops and destroyed them, and dealt them a heavy blow-" Speaking of this, Shang Hongqian paused, squinted at Guo Wei, and said lightly: "It's a pity that this proposal was blocked by Guo Shuxiang and others. ”

Shang Hongqian brought up the old matter again, and when he heard this, Guo Wei immediately got up and explained: "Your Majesty, fighting a war costs a lot of money every day, and the imperial court is already insufficient for the country, and it is even more depleted to protect the treasury for the rebellion in the west. Since the puppet Tang lord took the initiative to withdraw his troops, how could our dynasty take the initiative to provoke a war again. ”

"There is a Khitan invasion in the north, and I am powerless to expand outward for the time being, and I am not prepared, and it is unprofitable to move troops rashly, and I am afraid of hurting the national strength and military strength. Although the southern soldiers are weak, but the Li clan has been rooted in Jianghuai for more than ten years, and the national strength is strong, once the war drags on, in terms of attrition, non-subordinates are despised, and I am afraid that I am not afraid that it is not the opponent of the pseudo-Tang Dynasty......"

Guo Wei's words, while refuting Shang Hongqian, are also admonishing Liu Chengyou. Noticing his eyes with deep meaning, Liu Chengyou also realized it.

"Guo Qing has a strategic heart, looks at the world, thinks far-sightedly, and is happy with my heart!" First of all, Liu Chengyou gave Guo Wei an affirmative answer and did not hesitate to praise him.

When Guo Wei was in trouble, he noticed that Shang Hongqian's face was about to lose its thick color, and said calmly and resolutely: "The pseudo-Tang lord doesn't know the number of days, and he has repeatedly violated Tianwei, and I will raise troops to go south and hunt in Jianghuai on a different day!" ”

"For now, let him go for ......"

"Yes."

"How is the situation of the Khitan attack on the border?" Liu Chengyou was concerned about the situation in Hebei again.

"Back to Your Majesty. Since the counterinsurgency army returned to the east, the Khitans relaxed their invasion and gradually retreated north. This time, it was Wei Renpu who got up and answered: "According to Zhang Yanwei, the envoy of Chengde Jiedu, the Khitan cavalry that invaded Zhao and Hebei has completely retreated north, and the two generals Murong Yanzhao and Li Yun jointly intercepted and killed more than 700 Hu cavalry. Zhao Kuangzan, the king of Yan, reported that the commander of the Liao army, Yelu An, had also led the main force of the Khitan invasion in the south and the Tan Ji in the north. ”

Although Liu Chengyou's eyes were focused on the river, he never relaxed his attention to the Southern Tang Dynasty and the Khitan side. This time, the Liao Emperor Yelu Ruan sent out the left privy envoy Yelu An, who led 20,000 troops to invade the south, and it can be seen from this force alone that the Khitans planned to make a fortune and run, and there was no intention of occupying the city and seizing land.

Yelu An, but Emperor Liao's henchman, from the minister of the dragon, made great contributions in the process of Yelu Ruan's succession to the throne and the suppression of the tribes. After the success, the official worshiped the left privy envoy and took charge of the army.

There are still some threats to this person's ability. From the very beginning, the goal of going south was firm, grabbing money and food, robbing livestock and people, and killing people if they couldn't grab them. Under his command, the towns of Lulong, Chengde, and Yiwu were once again seriously injured.

Wei Renpu still reported: "This time, according to the reports of the northern states, the three towns of Helulong, Yiwu, and Chengde and the state defense troops have killed and injured more than 700 Hu cavalry, captured 300 prisoners, and harvested more than 500 war horses, which have been transported to Tokyo. ”

"What about the losses?" Liu Chengyou frowned and asked.

After a slight pause, Wei Renpu opened his mouth and said: "According to the current report, more than 2,300 soldiers were injured in the attack on Zhuzhou Town, more than 3,000 people died, and more than 1,000 people were taken captive in the north, and there is no plan for money, food, and goods......"

The sound of heavy breathing sounded clearly in the ears of the ministers, and I saw Liu Chengyou's chest rise and fall a little, and it was a little difficult to calm down.

"After recovering Youzhou, you are still passively beaten!" Liu Chengyou said a little stunned.

Hearing this, Wang Jun raised his head and said in a loud voice: "What is the use of seizing the pass or not taking the risk?" Zhao Kuangzan can't try his best to intercept it, and Liao Qi can easily wade south! ”

Wang Jun said this, directly pointing out the limitations of Liu Chengyou's original plot to seize Youzhou, which was heard in the ears of others, and even had a bit of a taste of doubt.

The ministers couldn't help but be surprised, after Wang Jun returned to the court, he said a few words in this palace meeting, but the tone of each sentence seemed so unpolite.

The old fox couldn't help but look at him, and couldn't help but glance at Yang Wei who was sitting autically on the side, the last person with such an impulsive tone was this Yang Xianggong.

"Wang's statement is biased." Wei Renpu showed a respectful performance, and arched his hand towards Wang Jun with great grace, and then said: "If Youzhou is gone, one will eliminate the other, the pressure on the northern imperial garrison will be greater, and Hu Qi will invade the south, and the loss of our dynasty will be greater!" ”

Seeing Wei Renpu directly refute himself, Wang Jun's face suddenly became unsightly, he squinted at Wei Renpu and flashed a few glances. You must know that now, Wei Renpu is also his subordinate, and he dares to point out his "slip of the tongue" in front of the emperor. Of course, he also knew that the emperor favored this person.

Liu Chengyou didn't care about Wang Jun, raised his hand and clenched his fist, and slowly fell, the speed was not fast, but when he touched the imperial case, he made a short and powerful sound.

The voice was fierce, resounding through the palace, Liu Chengyou said: "The army is not organized, how can you resist the northern captives, protect Sangzi, defend the rivers and mountains, and shame the snow?" ”

He also stressed the need for a reorganization of the army.

Taking a deep breath, Liu Chengyou solemnly surrendered: "Spread the edict to Lulong, Zhao Kuangzan, Chengde Zhang Yanwei, and Yiwu Sun Fangjian, and make good arrangements for the victimized soldiers and civilians. This year's autumn tax will be reduced. ”

Basically, after this edict is issued, there is no need to ask how much wealth to harvest from Hebei Prefectures this year. After all, this year, Hebei has been full of disasters and difficulties.

"Your Majesty, Zhao Kuang, the king of Yan, praised the report, because of the robbery of the Khitan, under the rule of Youyan, there was a lot of damage, please ask the court to allocate money and grain for the cold winter!"

I want money and food again! Hearing this, Liu Chengyou directly wanted to burst into foul language, but he couldn't help it.

After a few silences, Liu Chengyou threw it directly to Wang Zhang: "Wang Zhang, the three divisions have agreed on this matter, and reply as appropriate!" ”